Need circuit for DIP switch to turn on 4 LEDs

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I have a project where I want a 4 position rotary dip switch (BCD) type to turn on 4 LEDs. The switch will also be connected to 2 Arduino inputs, so I can tell which of the 4 positions is selected.

Switch Switch Pins
Position A B

1 0 0
2 1 0
3 0 1
4 1 1

Pretty simply binary stuff. I want to have 4 LEDs connected to the circuit but I only want one LED to be on at a time. For example, LED1 would come on when switch was in position 1 and the other 3 LEDs would be off. I am not using the Arduino to control the LEDs, I don't have enough I/O available. This is probably pretty easy with some logic circuits but I'm not familiar with designing anything like that. I'd appreciate any help.

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The switch will also be connected to 2 Arduino inputs

And

4 LEDs connected to the circuit

Are the LEDs to be drive by the switch or the Arduino?

EDIT:
Use a 74HC139 instead of this cct.

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Thanks! I can't wait to try out the circuit. The LEDs would be driven by 5v from the Arduino, like you have it in this circuit.

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The chip you are after is a (very common) 74HC139. It takes 2 inputs in a binary form and sets one of its outputs low accordingly. Connect each LED between an output and +5V with a suitable resistor each (anode to resistor to 5V, cathode to '139 output), and the switch outputs to th inputs. Connect the /G input to ground, and it should light each LED up for you in sequence.

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The LEDs would be driven by 5v from the Arduino

Yes

74HC139 is 2 to 4, I think he wants 4 to 2.

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The switch outputs 2 bit binary according to the truth table he posted. Ergo, he wants 2-to-4 , i.e., 74HC139.

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I missed that, yes the 139 is they way to go.

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I'll check out that chip. The problem with the circuit above is that in position 4 their would be power to switch pins 2 and 3. There is no pin 4 on the dip switch.

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ScottG:
I'll check out that chip. The problem with the circuit above is that in position 4 their would be power to switch pins 2 and 3. There is no pin 4 on the dip switch.

The circuit above looks like it's for converting a standard 4-position switch into a 2-bit BCD switch - not what you're after.

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ScottG:
I am not using the Arduino to control the LEDs, I don't have enough I/O available.

Are you sure? Have you used up the 'analog' pins as well?

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So 1 LED for each of the 4 positions, is that right?

If so just use a decoder like the 139 or 138, this is a no-brainer, or have I missed something?

Rob

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Graynomad:
So 1 LED for each of the 4 positions, is that right?

If so just use a decoder like the 139 or 138, this is a no-brainer, or have I missed something?

Rob

It's a no-brainer if you read the question right in the first place :wink:

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I just took a look at the 74HC139 (I never used one), it should do exactly what I need. Thanks.

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majenko:

Graynomad:
So 1 LED for each of the 4 positions, is that right?

If so just use a decoder like the 139 or 138, this is a no-brainer, or have I missed something?

Rob

It's a no-brainer if you read the question right in the first place :wink:

2 or 3 more kicks will probably do it :sweat_smile:

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@ScottG
Do you have a LINK to the switch you are using?

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LarryD:
@ScottG
Do you have a LINK to the switch you are using?

Digikey 679-1918-ND

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Do you need help with the 138/139 wiring?

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LarryD:
Do you need help with the 138/139 wiring?

Nope. I looked at the data sheet, it seems pretty straight forward.